What is the oldest university in the United Kingdom?

Answer 1

The oldest state school in England is Beverley Gramar School, Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire. It was founded in 700 AD by St. John of Beverley. http://www.bgs.eriding.net/schoolhistory.htm

Answer 2

Oxford University is the oldest in the United Kingdom and the second oldest in the world. It was founded in the 11th century.
The University of Oxford seems to be the oldest University on record. Here is a list of what are considered Ancient Universities in the UK by date:

University of Oxford: (Before 1167)

University of Cambridge: (1209)

University of St. Andrews: (Between 1410 and 1413)

University of Glasgow: (1451)

Answer 3

St. Martin's church in Canterbury is the oldest church building in England, and it still functions as a church. Its oldest part dates back to the year 597.

Answer 4

It depends on what you mean by "building". Roman buildingsin Bath are probably the best answer, although they fell into disrepain in the 5th century and have been partially rebuilt.

Answer 5

The American term 'college' is referred to as a 'university' in the UK. The oldest universities in the UK are Oxford University, Cambridge University and Durham University.